The Spirit of Acceptance: Health, Wellness, and Peace
by Donna P. Mitchell
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 An honest look at our vital signs, indicators of
health, are the first steps in charging up and renewing our mind, body, and
soul. Our vital signs give us the ability to know if we are on the right track
in health, wellness, and life. When looking at our physical health, culturally,
we tend to look at diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol as badges
of honor. The prevalence of these diseases touches so many people we know and
love. We begin to brag about having a serious chronic illness, instead of truly
embracing and rectifying our lifestyles.
When determining our mental health, are we remaining
stuck in an unhealthy relationship, career, or other toxic situations? Are we
having problems accepting the fact we have survived an overwhelming disaster,
crisis and/or loss? Are depression and anxiety impacting our family and friends?
Are we denying addictions, mental illnesses, non compliant with medications, and
other social economic challenges?
Spiritually, from the depths of our heart and soul
are we seeking the truth and the light of Christ? Are we practicing our faith or
going through the motions? At the end of the day, are we at a level of
acceptance or in a state of denial?
This year will probably reflect similar encounters
and be considered status quo if you are in a state of denial. If, you rise to
the level of acceptance and positive action you are on the road of change,
progress, and self development in being the person God wants us to be.
So, how do we charge it up!
- Most importantly remember self matters
- Forgive whatever was viewed as unforgivable
- Balance the quality and quantity of leisure
time
- Ease tension with your favorite type of
exercises
- Do many acts of kindness for friends, family
and strangers
- Don't be a workaholic as a way to avoid a
situation or circumstances
- Use positive self talk, self actualization and
visualization techniques
- If on medication for a mental health disease,
take your medication on schedule
- Avoid particular people, places, and things if
you are in recovery
- Don't risk relapse for anything or anybody
Here are some of my favorite links to help you on
your way to wellness in body, mind, and soul.
Even if the circumstances are some of life's biggest
failures, obstacles, and challenges, acceptance is the key and start of action
for positive change. If we keep doing things the same way and keep getting the
same results, we should recognize in time that doing something different will
give us a different results. Acting as if everything is fine even though it
isn't, can be extremely unhealthy over time.
Maintaining an eye of reality will minimize living a
life of image or bottom line, living in a state of denial. When we achieve self
love, have self esteem, care for our body as a temple, and accept reality, our
choices will move us closer to an improved quality of life and God.
Continuously focused on our exterior presence Vs our
interior being and relationship with God our Father will in time destroy our
mind, body and soul. State of denial will keep us in the modern day shackles of
fear, depression, anxiety, addiction, and chronic illnesses to name of few.
The spirit of acceptance, along with daily prayer,
meditation, and faith will lift us and keep us in God's presence.
Happy New Year!
Health, Peace and Happiness,
Donna
Donna is an inspirational and business development
speaker. Areas include psycho-social issues, sales, marketing and customer
service. She is currently a primary care pharmaceutical sales representative.
Contact Donna at Donna4RealityChk@aol.com
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